Aboriginal pathways to teaching
Aboriginal pathways to teaching
A range of opportunities exist for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to study in a supportive and empowering university environment.
Meeting ATAR requirements is not the only entry option for a university when considering becoming a qualified teacher. Universities provide a range of alternative pathways to encourage people to take the first step towards a future career in teaching.
University outreach and engagement programs are available to educate and support secondary students. These provide insightful and hands-on opportunities for school leavers considering further education.
We offer a scholarship to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people who are completing an undergraduate degree or post-graduate degree in teaching. Find information about our Bob Hawke Aboriginal teacher scholarships1.
Explore university pathways to teaching
Check out the programs available from each of the Western Australian universities.
- Curtin University
- Murdoch University
- Notre Dame University
- University of Western Australia
- Edith Cowan University
Curtin University provides student support services including tutoring, mentoring, work placements, accommodation and assistance with scholarships and ABSTUDY applications, through their Centre for Aboriginal Studies.
Curtin is committed to helping students find the right pathway through their:
- enabling courses
- alternative entry pathways
- ATAR entry pathways.
For more information about study options, refer to the Curtin University Centre for Aboriginal Studies website2.
Murdoch University’s Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre engages and provides support to high school students, aspirant university students and currently enrolled students with several programs.
They encourage high school students to explore ATAR and non-ATAR learning pathways through Kulbardi's engagement and outreach program3 with their annual Deadly Dreaming event, ongoing in-school workshops, community events and more.
The K-Track enabling program provides an alternate entry into an undergraduate degree and includes additional support and mentoring. Students also have the option to complete the support unit to transition into a Bachelor of Education.
For more information about programs on offer, visit Murdoch University's Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre website4 or phone 9360 21285.
Notre Dame University offers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student support including alternative entry opportunities, mentoring and assistance with accommodation, tutoring, work placements, scholarships and ABSTUDY applications.
The Tertiary Pathways Program (TPP)6 is an alternate pathway for students who have not met entry requirements for an undergraduate course. The program is offered on campus or via a virtual classroom setting. Successful completion may allow students direct entry into undergraduate Education courses.
Notre Dame’s Fremantle and Broome campuses deliver Certificate III and IV courses in education support. Aboriginal and Islander education officers may apply for funding to complete a certificate through the Department of Education's Aboriginal Support Staff Professional Learning Program.
For more information about available support, visit the Notre Dame website7 or phone 9433 06998.
The School of Indigenous Studies at the University of Western Australia (UWA) focuses on enabling staff, students and the wider Aboriginal community to develop a sense of Aboriginal identity and community while on campus. Its staff advise on study options, alternative entry pathways, ABSTUDY, scholarships and cadetships, childcare and accommodation.
UWA offers a wide range of outreach programs9 and activities encouraging secondary students to complete Year 12 and pursue further education at university. These programs include residential camps, revision courses, career expos and hands-on experiences to introduce students to university life, role models, potential careers and more.
For more information about the School of Indigenous Studies, visit the UWA website10 or phone 6488 342811.
Kurongkurl Katitjin, the Centre for Indigenous Australian Education and Research at Edith Cowan University (ECU), provides student support services 12with outreach and engagement programs, entry pathways, mentoring and tutorial assistance.
They aim to create an understanding and adaptive environment for students by offering enabling courses and alternative entry pathways, in addition to ATAR entry.
Visit the ECU website13 or phone 6304 668914 for more information on pathways or outreach and engagement programs.
Bob Hawke Aboriginal Teacher Scholarships
Bob Hawke Aboriginal Teacher Scholarships
We offer 2 scholarships to support aspiring Aboriginal secondary teachers to complete a postgraduate or undergraduate qualification on a full-time or part-time basis.
